He is best known as the author of The Canterbury Tales, a collection of fables presented as stories told by a group of pilgrims to entertain themselves on their journey. Geoffrey Chaucer was a courtier and diplomat in medieval England, who rose to occupy a relatively high position in the royal court in spite of his humble origins. The Merchant’s Tale follows directly on from The Clerk’s Tale, and in many ways can be seen as a response to it: where The Clerk’s Tale tells the story of a virtuous woman’s cruel mistreatment at the hands of her husband, The Merchant’s Tale depicts a young woman who cuckolds her much older husband, leaving him looking ridiculous. This clear and detailed 48-page reading guide is structured as follows: The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
It provides a thorough exploration of the tale’s plot, characters and main themes, as well as a useful introduction to the medieval genre of the fabliau. 9782808019545 48 EBook Plurilingua Publishing This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Merchant’s Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer.
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